Here are pictures and descriptions of the majority of plants we grow. In addition to these, we also have some more unusual, to downright rare species of palms. Please call or e-mail us and we will be happy to send an availability to you. We welcome suggestions for new plant varieties to grow. Many of the items we are now growing were originally grown by request.

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Archontophoenix Cunninghamiana

Common Name: King , Piccabeen or Bangalow Palm
Origin: Eastern Australia
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Cold Tolerance: Approximately 28° F
Height: Maximum of between 50-80 feet
Sold as: Singles, doubles, and triples in 10" and 17" pots
Comments: A beautiful solitary palm, fairly quick growing palm, which we also plant with 2-3 plants in a pot.

 

 

Arenga Australasica

Common Name: None
Origin: Northern Australia
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Cold Tolerance: Approximately 29° F
Height: Maximum of between 40-60 feet
Sold as: Multi-stemmed palms in 17" pots
Comments: A dark green, naturally multi-stemmed, tall growing palm.


 

Bismarckia Nobilis

Common Name: Bismarck Palm
Origin: Madagascar
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11
Cold Tolerance: Approximately 27° F
Height: Maximum of between 40-60 feet
Sold as: Solitary specimens in 17" and 25" pots
Comments: The dynamic large silvery-blue palm which is being seen in a growing number of landscapes.

 

 

Butia Capitata

Common Name: Pindo or Jelly Palm
Origin: Brazil
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8A-10B
Cold Tolerance: 14° F
Height: 25' maximum
Sold as: Solitary palms in 10", 14", 17", and 25" pots
Comments: Historically underused, this unique solitary, very cold-tolerant palm is becoming a staple in colder regions of the south.

 

 

Chamaerops Humilis

Common Name: European or Mediterranean Fan Palm
Origin: Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8A-11
Cold Tolerance: 16° F
Height: 15'
Sold as: Single to multi-trunked 10" and 25" pots, Cal 15 gal.
Comments: Naturally multi-trunking, this uniquely green palm is a standard in colder areas of the south as well.

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